Manchester Manchester is a city in Greater

Manchester

Manchester is a city in Greater Manchester, England, with a population of 514, 417. Manchester is in the southcentral part of North West England. Metropolis is the third largest population in the UK, and the second after London. It is the Cultural Center.

The city is located near the western slope of Pennin and on the river Ervell. Its importance as an important transportation hub increased in the late 19 th century, with the opening of the Manchester Canal, which turned the city into a major seaport.

The first mention of Manchester dates from the 10 th century. There was a Celtic settlement in place Mansenion and Roman fortified camp Mankunium. In the Middle Ages Manchester was commercial and handicraft villages. The rapid growth of the city began in the middle of 18 th century due to the Industrial Revolution (in 1773 - 22 thousand inhabitants, in 1821 - 126 thousand people).

In the 19 th century, Manchester has become the world's largest center for the cotton industry.

Little China in Big Manchester Chinatown in Manchester is the largest in Europe, its collection of restaurants, bakeries, businesses and supermarkets concentrated across a fair few blocks in the city centre. . It's all marked by a beautiful Chinese gate announcing the area's entrance

Manchester Arena This is the largest indoor arena in Europe and one of the world's busiest venues, with a capacity of 21, 000.

Chetham`s Library The oldest public library in the English speaking world is Chetham's in Manchester, a quite extraordinary place of hallowed ancient books and the dark wood rooms and corridors in which they rest.

Wythenshawe Community Farm

National Football Museum

the Manchester Museum

W h e e l The Manchester Wheel was installed in 2004. It has 42 passenger cars and is 60 metres tall. From the top of the wheel you get spectacular views of the city and surrounding districts.

Old Trafford Stadium Manchester is home to one of football's giants Manchester. United (The Red Devils).

Museum of Science and Industry

Manchester Cathedral

Town Hall